Louis J. Campanella

Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $50,000 total settlements.

Intorcia, Deborah vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV04837, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 1, 2024, ended January 16, 2026
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 17, 2023, plaintiff was at home. Her neighbors were renovating their home, and were conducting loud construction work from 8 AM until 7 PM. Plaintiff went outside and asked them to stop, when the neighbors threatened her and said they would call police on her. Plaintiff then returned to her home. Defendant NYPD officers John Falzarano, Christopher Ng, and Ryan Stam all arrived at the scene shortly thereafter. When plaintiff stepped out to meet them, defendants arrested her on charges of trespass, harassment, and disorderly conduct, based solely on the unsubstantiated claims of her neighbors. Plaintiff was transported to the 122nd Precinct, where she was under the supervision of Defendant NYPD Officer...

Pollard, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154098/2013, Supreme Court - New York, May 6, 2013
Complaint
Description: On November 11, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the sidewalk outside the B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, at 237 W. 42nd St., NY, NY. Defendants including Campanella were present at that location, having recently broken up a large altercation, of which plaintiff was not involved. Defendants had a vicious and dangerous German Shepherd K9, trained to intimidate the general public and attack on command. As Plaintiff was attempting to depart the location, he was accosted by defendants. Plaintiff raised his hands above his head and slowly backed away. Defendants rushed at Plaintiff, tackled and forced him to the side- walk, where they punched, kicked, beat and struck him with some number of unknown hard objects...